Care and repairs
Why won’t my roller blind roll up? Common faults and quick fixes
Roller blind won't roll up? Check the chain, control unit, spring tension or motor battery. Common faults, safe fixes and when to call for a repair.
HD Blinds advice
Roller blind advice and guides
Plain answers to the questions we get asked at measures, from choosing fabrics and controls to fixing condensation, glare and awkward windows.
Buying guides
Perfect fit blinds vs roller blinds: which suits uPVC windows?
Perfect fit vs roller blinds for uPVC windows: which windows suit no-drill frame blinds, when a roller blind wins, blackout, child safety and trickle vents.
Offices and commercial
Office blinds and screen glare: what the DSE rules mean for windows
Office screen glare from windows? What the DSE Regulations require, how to position screens, which sunscreen blinds work and how to assess windows.
Care and repairs
Mould and condensation on blinds: why it happens and how to stop it
Mould on blinds starts with condensation behind the fabric. Why it happens, how to stop it, how to clean a mouldy roller blind and when damp...
Heat, light and sleep
How to keep a south-facing room cool without air conditioning
How to keep a south-facing room cool without air conditioning: when to close blinds, night ventilation, which fabrics reflect heat and what else helps.
Care and repairs
How long do roller blinds last, and when should you replace them?
How long do roller blinds last? Often five to ten years in normal home use. What wears out first, the signs it is time to replace,...
Offices and commercial
Fire-retardant blinds explained: BS 5867 for schools, offices and HMOs
BS 5867 explained for blinds: Type A, B and C, how fabric is tested, treated vs inherent flame retardancy, and what schools, offices and HMOs should...
Buying guides
Blinds vs shutters: cost, light and lifespan compared
Blinds vs shutters compared honestly: cost, blackout, insulation, lifespan and space, plus the windows where shutters win and where roller blinds win.
Renting and letting
Renting? How to get blinds without losing your deposit
Can tenants put up blinds? Usually yes, with the landlord's permission. How to ask, protect your deposit, deal with screw holes and when no-drill options work.